In this episode, Matt Weber of Cross Grain, LLC, tells us how he developed his work ethic as a kid working long days on his Dad’s farm. He shares key lessons, such as going with your gut instinct. If your wrong, you can refine and change your instinct for the next time.
From working on highway construction projects to high rise condominiums, Ryan Hay @oakmanbuildingco is a dynamic Protractor with a dynamic skill set. In this episode he discusses what it took to scale his contracting business in the heart of Austin, TX.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Toby Cornell From Cornell Custom Construction
Extreme Ownership - Book about leadership
Contractor Tools - Estimating software
Johnny Hourihan
Shawn Van Dyke
In this episode Martin reads an article from the Protractor Blog entitled: [Top 5 People A Contractor Should Have On Speed Dial] written by Jonathan Walters.
Protractor website client mentioned in this episode is Joe Wilkerson from Maplehurst Outdoor Living. https://www.maplehurstoutdoorliving.com
Book recommended in this episode is The EMyth Revisited by Michael Gerber. You can find a link to this book on this page: https://protractorpodcast.com/resources/
After a hearing disability left him barred from his dream of working in law enforcement, Jesse Hoover stumbled into wood working and professional contracting. In this episode, he shares his journey and explains how Instagram has proved to be one of his most powerful marketing tools.
When he’s not scuba diving, George is running a successful contracting business called McGarry Construction in Sydney, Australia. He shares the importance of identifying red flags when vetting new clients, finding work life balance, and explains how he is currently utilizing online marketing and project management tools to grow his business.
In this episode Martin has conversations with 3 amazing people: Andy Moore, Rob Yagid, and Brad Leavitt.
This was broadcast live from the International Builders show (IBS) this year in Las Vegas.
Andy Moore speaks on the importance of getting to know other tradesmen.
Rob Yagid introduces #keepcraftalive, an organization that helps raise awareness for the opportunities that exist in the skills trade.
Brad Leavitt shares the importance of having a social media presence and a silent salesmen for your contracting company.
And a special thank you to NAHB and The International Builder's Show for making all this happen!
After quitting an entry job out of college, Kristen used her innate passion for art, math, and science to birth her very own design driven contracting business.
It was much more successful than she ever imagined. In this episode, she shares her story and some tips that have contributed to her success.
In this episode, Brian Kashas shares various applications he is currently using to run and grow his contracting business.
In addition, he outlines the importance of systems and processes when building a business that can sustain itself.
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Caesar Ruiz from Grason Construction learns the importance of client interaction, documentation, and contracts. In this episode, he offers concrete advice that has taken him from Car Salesman to CEO of Grason Homes in Fountain Valley, California.
In this episode you will be inspired by the story of Peter Bruckler from Willow Carpentry. He's had many hurdles in life, and was able to overcome them by discovering and pursuing his true passion.
There is so much in this episode to get your fired up!
Listen to the end and BE INSPIRED!
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In this episode we explore the inspiring story of Thomas Porter and how the started and grew his business, Porter Barnwood.
They now occupy a few acres in downtown Phoenix and have such an amazing story!
Also on today's show is a Protractor Tip by Brad Leavitt from http://www.aftconstruction.com Where talks all about the importance of Engagement on Social Media.
This is a show you certainly don't want to miss!
And please share about this episode on Social Media. Every little bit helps spread the word so more contractors can be INSPIRED!
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This is the inspiring story of Jake and Janelle Stoltzfus, and how they are enthusiastically growing their construction company together!
You will be Inspired as you listen to them discuss their ups and downs together on this show.
Listen today and be Inspired!
Jackson Andrews is on fire. You'll love his enthusiasm in this interview!
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In this interview Elliott Robbins from Robbins Renovation shares his story of how he started his own renovation company.
He talks about:
...and much much more!
In this episode you get to sit down with a luxury custom home builder who not only grew up in this industry, but has 17 years of experience running his own business.
He has lots of experience with running a large crew as well. At times he has more than 20 employees to keep going.
He drops so many powerful words of advice... but what rings the loudest is the word to treat others the way you want to be treated.
Make sure you have a notepad handy for this episode. You're going to want one for sure!
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Ethan Hickey of @maderakitchens has a background in the oil and gas sector. Which has helped relieve the financial burden of starting a contracting company.
His passion for all things woodworking developed when he and his wife bought their first house and took on redoing it themselves from top to bottom. That was 9 years ago...
Now in a new town, new home, new 6,000 square foot cabinet shop, Madera Kitchens, Ethan and his business are still growing. It has been a journey for them but they still have room for improvement and still learning along the way.
Listen to his story and be inspired and learn a thing or two from his experiences.
Apps that Ethan uses:
Recommended Book: The Great Game of Business
Today’s featured guest is Jason Pietruszka from @jjpconstruction, a retired musician turned contractor.
Jason learned how to run a business early on while he was young and still in the music industry. However, he quickly realized that his success will only be based on someone else's output. So he decided to start on his own.
It was very inspiring to talk to Jason about their business and processes. I’m sure it will be for you as well. Listen today and be INSPIRED!
Today's featured guest is Sam Shelton from @alaskabuilder
Today’s featured guest is Joe Edwards from @elite_concepts_usa
Joe is a soft spoken and a caring person. He is also a man of vision and confidence as well. One thing you will notice as you listen to his story, and it came out of some hardships he went through, is the importance of good legal contracts and sticking with them.
Also you'll learn:
There’s so many other great things he said in this interview, So, listen all the way to the end, and be INSPIRED!
Protractor Podcast was nominated to be a part of the Best Construction Podcast of 2018 contest. This contest is running right now. It would be so awesome if we won first place. The only way for that to happen is for you to go and vote for us. So, I’m going to ask you to do that. Please go to constructionjunkie.com and vote for us in the 2018 contest. Thank you so much!
Also, we just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Janice Stitzer @cigconstruction and It’s called: “Why a Construction Business Coach Has Been Essential for Our Growth” Janice, tells about how they decided to hire a business coach, and talks about all the advantages of it. It’s a very good article, and I highly recommend it. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com
Today's Protractor Tip from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about the importance of getting Signatures. This is very important if you are wanting to build a REAL business, and not just a hobby.
Today’s featured guest is Joe Edwards from @elite_concepts_usa
Joe is a soft spoken and a caring person. He is also a man of vision and confidence as well. One thing you will notice as you listen to his story, and it came out of some hardships he went through, is the importance of good legal contracts and sticking with them.
Also you'll learn:
There’s so many other great things he said in this interview, So, listen all the way to the end, and be INSPIRED!
Protractor Podcast was nominated to be a part of the Best Construction Podcast of 2018 contest. This contest is running right now. It would be so awesome if we won first place. The only way for that to happen is for you to go and vote for us. So, I’m going to ask you to do that. Please go to constructionjunkie.com and vote for us in the 2018 contest. Thank you so much!
Also, we just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Janice Stitzer @cigconstruction and It’s called: “Why a Construction Business Coach Has Been Essential for Our Growth” Janice, tells about how they decided to hire a business coach, and talks about all the advantages of it. It’s a very good article, and I highly recommend it. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com
Today's Protractor Tip from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about the importance of getting Signatures. This is very important if you are wanting to build a REAL business, and not just a hobby.
Today’s featured guest is Ian Cheadle from @DaytonHardwoodCo
He is actually in the process of launching his new brand name and logo this week! He has desired for a long time to narrow down and focus on a niche, and that’s exactly what he is doing. He has went from “doing it all” in construction, to specializing in hardwood floors. At the time we recorded this interview he hadn’t fully decided what he was going to do with his brand name and everything, so you will hear as we discuss how he is working through all those decisions. It’s a very important journey that many of us as business owners can relate to. I know you’ll have a takeaway from today’s story. So, listen all the way to the end. And be inspired!
Plus, We just published a brand new article on the Protractor Blog by Jonathan Walters. It’s all about Construction Intuition. He talks about how to use your intuition in your contracting business. One example he works through is the estimating process. You may use science and math to create an accurate estimate, but with time you will develop intuition as well. Your intuition coupled with science and math will help you create a much more realistic estimate and safeguard you from potential problems down the road. It’s a great read. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com
Also, if you have not yet got your copy of my book Contractor Marketing Simplified .. Then you can get a free copy here in the USA. This book will show you step by step how to establish your online presence in such a way that you are found by your ideal customers. If you would like to get a free copy of this book, just go to contractormarketingsimplified.com Just help with the shipping and handling and we will send you your free copy right away!
Our #ProtractorTip from Brad Leavitt with @AFT_Construction is all about "Knowing Your Demo." He stresses the importance of knowing your demographic on social media and thinking through how you post for them. It's a great tip! Listen to it today and be inspired!
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Today’s featured guest is Luke Mann from @rangelinehomes in the foothills of Denver Co. One thing you are going to notice as you listen to this story, is Luke’s passion for cleanliness and attention to detail. It’s one thing to have a contracting company, but it’s another thing to run it well. And that is what Luke’s story inspires us to do.
I know you’ll have a takeaway from today’s story. So, listen all the way to the end. And be inspired!
We have a new author on our team who just came out with a brand blog post on protractorpodcast.com. His name is Lawrence Winterburn @gardenstructure , and he’s started a blog series called Sales 101. This first blog post in this series is all about How to find the right leads for your contracting company. It is a great read for both new contractors as well as those who’ve been in the trenches for a while now. Check it out today in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com
Today's #protractortip is from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about [Good Photography] This tip is a "must listen" if you are serious about marketing your business effectively!
Also mentioned in today's show:
Matt Risinger @risingerbuild
Lou Olerio @oleriohomes
Shawn Van Dyke @shawnvandyke
Today's the Day! Seize the moment! Stay Focused! And go make a difference!
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Today’s featured guest is Derek Nichelson from @redeemedconstruction ... Derek is a boutique home builder in Florida. He had kind of a rough time period in his life, and hence the name Redeemed Construction. He goes on to tell some of the insights he’s learned through the years. HIs is a very inspiring story. I know you’re going to have at least one takeaway from it today. So, listen all the way to the end. And be inspired!
Announcements:
First of all, We had a great response to the Protractor Website Spring Promotion, and all 10 spots are now full. If you would like to get in on that the next time we launch, then go ahead and join the waiting list at protractormedia.com … it’s free to join, and we’ll give you a special offer before we launch publicly. Again, you can get signed up at protractormedia.com
Secondly, we have a new article on our blog by Jonathan Walters called “Fail Forward.” This is a very important concept for all business people, but especially applies to contractors. If you find yourself paralyzed by fear of failure, then you should take 5 minutes out of your day and read this article. It could totally change your perspective, and thus your life. Check it out in the articles section at ProtractorPodcast.com
The Protractor Tip by Brad Leavitt @aft_construction is all about showing love to your designers and architects. A very important tip!
Also mentioned in today's show is Morgan Molitor @construction2style and some tips she gave about social media marketing.
There is so much packed in today's show. You're going to be INSPIRED!
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[New Episode!] Today’s featured guest is Nate Seaborn from @NateSeabornConstruction ... He is a general contractor who is passionate about putting a strong emphasis on customer service, and making their clients happy. Today we get to listen to his story, hear some of his ups and downs, and how his business has evolved to where it is today. For some of you this story will give you the inspiration to keep going, or the motivation to get up and try. So, listen all the way to the end. And you’ll be inspired!
Today's Protractor tip is from Brad Leavitt @aft_construction ... He shares about the importance of good communication. And he gives some insights on how to make it a part of your contracting company. Very good Tips!
Also... Here at Protractor Media we have just launched our Spring website promotion. This spring we are taking on 10 new contractors to help with your website and online directory listings. At the time of this recording we have 6 already signed up. So, if you would like website help from someone who specifically knows the contracting industry and helps contractors with websites and online presence, then this is for you. Go to www.protractormedia.com to get in. Oh! And Please be aware that this spring promotion ends on April 22 or after 10 contractors sign up. So, if you want in, drop what you are doing and go get in right now! That’s at www.protractormedia.com
Secondly, we have a new author with a new blog post on our Protractor Blog. It’s Janice Stitzer from @cigconstruction, and her article is all about “Why Contractors Need to Deliver on the Customer Experience – Not Just a Quality Product” It’s a super important article for contractors, especially in this day and age. It would make a great read on your lunchbreak today, or this evening after you tuck your kids in bed. Check it out at www.ProtractorPodcast.com
Thanks so much for joining us today!
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Today’s featured guest is Jobson Crisostomo from Affordable Handyman of Greenwhich. @ahofgreenwich
He came to the USA when he was 10 years old. He learned immediately that he could make a little money recycling cans. He saved up enough money to buy his first bicycle, and kept growing and learning. He learned carpentry from a high-end builder, and eventually started his own handyman company. Now, he is quite successful at it, and is making plans to open a second branch, and perhaps start a franchise. He stresses a few things throughout the show like the importance of keeping your word, coaching your team, and keeping yourself and your job clean. Listen to the end. You’ll be inspired!
Our Protractor Tip is from Brad Leavitt from @aft_construction. In this tip he tells how they are able to keep their jobsites sparkling clean.
Be sure to check out the new article on our blog by Jonathan Walters jwalters_build In this article he shares all about the Contract-ing part of Contracting. He starts off the article by giving a list of General Contract Requirements. Then, he goes into detail describing the different contract types. He even shows different numbers examples, to help you understand how this might work in your business. This is an awesome article that will be very helpful to you. To read this article, simply go to www.protractorpodcast.com and tap the Articles link in the menu bar.
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